Overview

Disporopsis aspersa tall is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Disporopsis, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Disporopsis aspersa tall grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Disporopsis aspersa tall, known as tall rough disporopsis, is a clump-forming perennial in the Asparagaceae family. This evergreen cultivar features arching stems with alternate, elliptical leaves and nodding, bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. It thrives in partial shade with a north, west, or east-facing aspect, favouring moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for sheltered sites, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, ground cover, and underplanting roses and shrubs. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by seed or division.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Disporopsis

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Disporopsis aspersa tall size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Disporopsis aspersa tall

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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